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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.72, 4,853.96 and 1,155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.72, 4,853.96 and 1,155.92 is: 1,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.72 : 4,853.96 = 1,155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.72/4,853.96 = 1,155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.72x = 4,853.96 × 1,155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.72x = 5,610,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,789.44/3,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.02

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